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Are Iron Supplements Advisable For A Person With Adequate Hemoglobin?
I went to donate blood yesterday. During the check in process, I was informed that my hemoglobin level was adequate for me, but not enough for a blood donation. My diet consists of what should keep the number in line. Should I consider taking an iron supplement?
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
Hello,
Hb can be low from low iron, low B12 or low folic acid. Until the appropriate tests are done to confirm what is low, I would suggest to my patient to take a multivitamin and assure fresh fruit and adequate protein in your diet so you can make healthy blood.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Shattler
Hb can be low from low iron, low B12 or low folic acid. Until the appropriate tests are done to confirm what is low, I would suggest to my patient to take a multivitamin and assure fresh fruit and adequate protein in your diet so you can make healthy blood.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Shattler
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